Attorney, Board Member, Lecturer
Yvette is a seasoned attorney with a passion for navigating complex legal landscapes, specializing in emerging technologies, privacy, and financial services. Currently serving as Counsel at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), she plays a pivotal role in shaping fair lending legal strategies and regulations, contributing to the agency's mission with her expertise in legal interpretation and implementation.
Yvette is a seasoned attorney with a passion for navigating complex legal landscapes, specializing in emerging technologies, privacy, and financial services. Currently serving as Counsel at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), she plays a pivotal role in shaping fair lending legal strategies and regulations, contributing to the agency's mission with her expertise in legal interpretation and implementation.
In addition to her role at the CFPB, Yvette is a dedicated educator, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where she teaches best practices for aspiring lawyers, and a Lecturer at the University of Texas's Archer Center, where she imparts her knowledge on government investigations and statutory drafting to future leaders. Simultaneously, she serves as a distinguished Board Member on the Georgetown Law Alumni Board, furthering her commitment to legal education and community engagement.
In addition to her role at the CFPB, Yvette is a dedicated educator, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where she teaches best practices for aspiring lawyers, and a Lecturer at the University of Texas's Archer Center, where she imparts her knowledge on government investigations and statutory drafting to future leaders. Simultaneously, she serves as a distinguished Board Member on the Georgetown Law Alumni Board, furthering her commitment to legal education and community engagement.
Before joining the CFPB, Yvette held impactful leadership roles, including as head of the Washington, D.C office and Vice President of the National Urban League, where she spearheaded initiatives aimed at advancing economic empowerment for marginalized communities. Her extensive legal career also includes serving as Senior Counsel and Legislative Director for the House Oversight Committee under the late Chairman Elijah E. Cummings, where she led pioneering investigations into the implications of Artificial Intelligence across various sectors.
Before joining the CFPB, Yvette held impactful leadership roles, including as head of the Washington, D.C office and Vice President of the National Urban League, where she spearheaded initiatives aimed at advancing economic empowerment for marginalized communities. Her extensive legal career also includes serving as Senior Counsel and Legislative Director for the House Oversight Committee under the late Chairman Elijah E. Cummings, where she led pioneering investigations into the implications of Artificial Intelligence across various sectors.
Yvette's journey in law has been marked by diverse experiences, including roles as an Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice and Counsel for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Notably, she has successfully managed government oversight and investigations, contributing significantly to organizations like the CFPB and Match Group, the leading global technology parent company for Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid, and Match.com.
Yvette's journey in law has been marked by diverse experiences, including roles as an Attorney Advisor at the U.S. Department of Justice and Counsel for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. Notably, she has successfully managed government oversight and investigations, contributing significantly to organizations like the CFPB and Match Group, the leading global technology parent company for Tinder, Hinge, OKCupid, and Match.com.
Yvette is a distinguished alumna of Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her Juris Doctorate, complementing her Bachelor's degree in Government and English from the same esteemed institution. With her blend of legal acumen, leadership, and dedication to social progress, Yvette continues to be a driving force in assessing legal requirements and identifying risks and opportunities in today's dynamic legal landscape.
Yvette is a distinguished alumna of Georgetown University Law Center, where she earned her Juris Doctorate, complementing her Bachelor's degree in Government and English from the same esteemed institution. With her blend of legal acumen, leadership, and dedication to social progress, Yvette continues to be a driving force in assessing legal requirements and identifying risks and opportunities in today's dynamic legal landscape.
